At six feet and 2 inches in height, Agiapal Singh joins TFA as a senior cadet and a very competent goal keeper. He comes to TFA rich in experience having spent a few years at the IMG-Reliance training centre in Florida, US. His diligent approach to training and invaluable experience in manning the posts will ensure that the senior team of TFA cadets has the greatest offense by having the best keeper in defense.

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Aibanbha Kupar Dohling

Date of Birth

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23 March 1996

Position

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Defender

A pit bull in defense is what Aibanbha can be justly called. Built like a tank but agile as a gazelle 'Aiban' as he is affectionately called, gives the opposition nightmares. Tenacious and tireless with respect to the manner in which he approaches every minute of every game undoubtedly spells out an extremely bright future for this versatile player.

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Arjun

Date of Birth

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15 Jan 1997

Position

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Forward

Hailing from Punjab and with the heart of a lion, Arjun always has one thing on his mind - goalscoring! Built slightly, Arjun possesses the ability to create opportunities to find space for himself with the opponents' goal in his sight. His ability to carve out time for himself to score goals ensures that the opponents will seldom have a clean sheet credited to their goal keeper.

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Asil K

Date of Birth

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23 May 1997

Position

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Mid Fielder

This centre forward from the south has versatility and tenacity in abundance. With the ability to play up front or on either flank, this dogged footballer ensures that the opponents have a tough time keeping possession of the football.

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Hitesh Sharma

Date of Birth

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25 Dec 1997

Position

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Mid Fielder

Accuracy and precision could be another name that would be very apt for this central midfielder. A keen reader of the game, his awareness, positioning and game sense along with the ability to find his teammates with precision passing make Hitesh an indispensable part of the team at TFA.

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Khaikhogin Kipgen

Date of Birth

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21 May 1996

Position

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Mid Fielder

A midfielder that has the uncanny ability to function effectively whether in attack or defense, Khaikhogin adds versatility to the senior team with his pace and technique. A robust midfielder that seldom allows an opponent a free route to goal, Khaikhogin balances the attacking nature of the team with an equally effective defense.

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Konsham Chinglensana Singh

Date of Birth

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23 Nov 1996

Position

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Mid Fielder

This central defender carries out his duties with minimal fuss and fanfare. Efficient and effective in his approach, Chinglesana adds robustness to the defence that makes penetration towards goal by the opposition a highly insurmountable task.

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L Jonathan Ginthianlal

Date of Birth

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3 Feb 1997

Position

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Defender

Jonathan carries out his duties so efficiently and unpretentiously that the opposition often fails to realize his presence on the field of play. Very quiet around the confines of the academy, but his presence on the field adds an immense sense of calm to the team in highly volatile situation that ensures superiority in performance when it is needed the most.

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Thiyam Srivash Singh

Date of Birth

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02.03.1998

Position

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Striker

Fiesty, pacey and a colossal appetite for goal ensures that TFA inherits an immensely valuable addition to their attacking rank. Channelizing and honing his talent under the guidance of the coaches at the academy will only increase Srivash's ability and potential for being an extra-ordinary goal scorer for the future.

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M Rahul Raj

Date of Birth

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7 Oct 1997

Position

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Mid Fielder

One of the quickest on the field of play along with a sharp mental acumen, M Rahul Raj ensures that his speed and quick decision making prowess benefits his team. His spatial awareness, speed and mental astuteness assures team TFA of being one step ahead of the opposition thus keep the opponents chasing their own tails.

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O Romtan Singh

Date of Birth

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21 Aug 1996

Position

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Defender

Unassuming and quirky in his ways, Romtan possesses qualities and talent that many would fight tooth and nail for. Gifted with speed, endurance, nimbleness and the ability to use both feet with precision will enable this defender achieve great success at TFA in the year that lies ahead.

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Shaikhom Ronald Singh

Date of Birth

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16 Feb. 1997

Position

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Defender

Diligent, reserved, disciplined and hardworking, an instruction once given will be dutifully carried out and executed to perfection. Technically astute and physically competent, Ronald carries the TFA banner with aplomb.

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Ramandeep Singh

Date of Birth

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9 Nov 1996

Position

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Defender

This young left back from Punjab possesses all the qualities that are required for the position that he plays. Being a natural left footed player, a rarity of sorts, Ramandeep helps bring another option due to his abilities, to the style of play adopted by the academy.

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Samrat Chowdhury

Date of Birth

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29 July 1997

Position

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Striker

He may be diminutive and extremely reserved in his appearance, but feisty and dogged determination he manifests on the field is what Samrat is known for at the academy. The 'inner strength' that reinforces his ability to play the beautiful game is an asset that helps the academy immensely.

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Seiminlun Kipgen

Date of Birth

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5 May 1996

Position

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Mid Fielder

A tireless footballer, Seiminlun adds extra mileage to the team. His technical as well as physical ability undoubtedly bestows upon team TFA an advantage of their opponents.

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Shashi Prasad Keshri

Date of Birth

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12 Nov 1996

Position

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Goal Keeper

Having graduated from being a junior to a senior cadet at TFA, Shashi has honed his skills under the tutelage of his coach Gumpe Rime. Having attained the physical stature of being a confident and competent goal keeper, Shashi has evolved technically in the past two years thereby creating healthy competition between the posts.

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Sourav Das

Date of Birth

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20 Jun 1996

Position

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Mid Fielder

Think robustness, think Sourav Das. A real workhorse in the midfield, Sourav is a must have when a defensive mindset is the need of the hour. A true fighter in the most crucial part of the field, Sourav would be eagerly waiting to dictate terms to the opposition once the senior team hits its competitive stride.

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Thiyam Chingheinganba

Date of Birth

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21 Mar 1996

Position

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Defender

Being a natural left footed player, Chingkhei add flair, flamboyance but most importantly width to TFA's attacking style of play. His marauding runs from the defensive to the final third, thus making use of the width of the field adds an extra dimension that the opposition fails to address thereby ensuring success of the team.

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Vijay Kumar

Date of Birth

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10 Jan 1998

Position

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Defender

Unassuming and unpretentious, Vijay confounds the opposition's attacking style of play by his simplistic and no nonsense approach to defending. His calm demeanour, humility and smile makes one of the most integral positions on the field seem like a walk in the park for Vijay and team TFA.

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Toky Zomuanpuia

Date of Birth

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6 Nov. 1996

Position

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Defender

Toky ranks highly as being one of the most athletic cadets of the senior batch. With a vertical jump height that most of the academy cadets eagerly desire, Toky ensures that his stature misleads his opponent with a false sense of belief that he can ever win an aerial duel with this athletic and equally intelligent defender.